Risks and Warnings for Protopic (tacrolimus)

There is rare chance that Protopic (tacrolimus) can cause skin and lymphoma cancer. You can help prevent this by using Protopic (tacrolimus) as directed, not for more than or longer than prescribed by your doctor. Try to keep Protopic (tacrolimus) only on the treatment areas and away from healthy skin.

This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.

Means that some groups have a high risk of experiencing this side effect